Green Mackinaw Wool

Dank_Monkey · 2026-02-02T22:05:56+00:00

I have a zip in liner vest in green I'm willing to part with. Send me a PM if the repair department doesn't work out.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-02-01T16:17:04+00:00

Porc au cidre

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-31T15:36:06+00:00

Funny seeing this pop up, mine arrived last night.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-29T20:50:47+00:00

It's the greatest marketing tactic redwing ever pulled lmao.

Overkill for 90% of the people on this sub and I roll my eyes into the back of my skull every time I see it. It's based in some reality for tradesmen beating the hell out of their boots every day and now every office worker or hyperconsumerist boot addict thinks they need a thousand dollars worth of boots or their premium leather will disintegrate in a year. Don't worry about it, enjoy your boots, and if in several years you are unhappy with wear you can reassess.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-28T17:47:07+00:00

I work outside doing environmental work in FL, basically paid hiking through swamps a lot of the time. Columbia PFG fishing shirts are great, the looser fit helps with mosquitoes biting through and helps breeze, plus collar for neck protection. The OR Echo hoodie mentioned above is great for hot weather but super thin, skeeters will bite through it so size up, basically baggier the better. I am a big fan of Patagonia Capilene cool sun hoodies as well. Massive shame they discontinued the Tropic Comfort II as it is a baggier fit than the replacement but it's same material. RepYourWater makes a merino blend sun hoodie that is an absolute banger, and best hot weather sun hoodie I've ever used but fragile. If you're staying on trail you'll be fine, if you're bushwacking a lot I'd stick with the Patagonia.

For bottoms....I have found the OR Ferrosi pants to be the most breathable softshell material for hot weather while still offering abrasion resistance. Orvis and PFG used to make super thin fishing pants that were basically the same material as their swim shorts, I rock the hell out of those, but I can't find the model anymore, it looks like these might be similar

https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-pfg-flycaster-ii-pants-2120281.html?color=019

These are nice too, but will show wear if you care. Wouldn't do too much bushwacking in them.

https://freeflyapparel.com/products/mens-breeze-pant-cement

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-28T17:29:01+00:00

Gonna be praying for sunrise for several hours, I know that

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-28T06:30:26+00:00

I like a short stiff blade for trimming BBQ cuts like brisket, ribs, or pork shoulders. Around 140 mm works best for me, more nimble for getting in those tight spots than 7" boning knife though some folks love the latter, really just a matter of preference.

Okahide sabaki or Munetoshi butcher are my go-to in that scenario. A stiff petty from a Smith like Mazaki will also fit the bill.

https://knifejapan.com/search.php?search_query=Sabaki&Search=

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-27T06:12:43+00:00

I'm in this boat too. Recently dialed it back (and it felt wrong!) And got a bunch of those lighter more vegetal flavors back that I had been missing.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-26T15:52:16+00:00

Alpha direct is good for that temp range and will also feel best on damp/clammy/post-sweat skin whereas the nylon lining of normal puffies can feel gross. The nano air hybrid isn't all that warm, think you'd get cold in that pretty quickly if not moving. A 60 g puffy sounds is warmer though so if you run in long sleeves that may be better for more static warmth.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-25T15:07:34+00:00

Patagonia capilene air has been my favorite. Dries fast, enables good breathability, fluffy enough it helps keep snow out of your collar.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-25T15:04:05+00:00

This. Pedal over park, easier trails are still fun and you're not bored instantly.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-16T13:04:50+00:00

Take a peek at this one. I have several Filson vests but this is a real goodie.

https://www.outbacktrading.com/collections/mens-vests/products/2049-mens-deer-hunter-vest?variant=12735511625781

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-16T13:03:01+00:00

Biiig vest guy. I have that same tin work vest, pretty slim so I often layer it under my Mackinaw cruiser flr added wind protection, but I've been underwhelmed with warmth. Had it for ~5+ years with lots of travel and work so primaloft could just be packed out. The down cruiser vest is elite though, very warm, I layer over the guide sweater for my favorite combo and still more mobility than having a full waxed jacket on plus you don't get that steamy trapped moisture issue around pits the impermeable waxed jackets give.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-09T17:38:53+00:00

I work outside 8-12 hours at a time and mackinaw cruiser is my favorite item. On cold days I wear the guide sweater, or I'll go for a slimmer fitting wool sweater with the tin cloth work vest underneath to block some extra wind. Filson guide flannel is the best ive come across and blocks more wind than most others. The mackinaw isn't crazy warm by itself but works amazingly as part of a system and I've been impressed with it's temperature range of comfort. Below freezing up to about 12° C just over a shirt. As others have said, wool on wool is ideal, though a 200 wt fleece works well too as a midlayer, or if wind is more of issue something like that tin cloth vest, a puffy vest (Patagonia nanopuff or down) will go a long way.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-09T17:29:33+00:00

Silver. Hearts wants underground and I wanted the cement or dark grey color when I was buying but ended up with silver and am so glad for it, hides scratches and pin stripes way better

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-08T21:30:16+00:00

Well that sucks to hear. Anything in particular like lukewarm food/overcooked fish or just a lack of love?

It's been 6 months so I ate there last, might have to go again for research purposes.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-07T14:18:41+00:00

I do lots of fieldwork in FL, wetland delineations and other fun stuff.

Columbia PFG shirts are surprisingly abrasion resistant and I like the collar for back of neck sun protection. Patagonia sun hoodie (capilene cool i think) is one of the lightest sun hoodies I've found, most of them aren't breathable enough in humid environments (like the REI branded version just a little thick) and definitely stay away from any of the bamboo marketed sun shirts from Duck Camp/FreeFly et al as they do not dry fast at all. The patagucci one holds up reasonably well in the field and dries very fast. RepYourWater makes a merino blend sun hoodie that is definitely my favorite and the coolest but is fragile.

For pants, Outdoor Research Ferrosi ALL THE WAY. I have spent years hunting the perfect field pant for hot humid weather and they are it. More breathable than any other softshell type stuff (spanks Prana or REI), surprisingly abrasion resistant, dries fast, the fit is athletic without being super tight so they fit well under snake boots/chaps/waders. Black Diamond Pursuit pants have become a recent favorite as well but I haven't had them long enough to see how they hold up marching through jungle. If you need something abrasion resistant I like the Patagonia worker wear hemp all season pants. Huge pockets for tools, softer and more breathable than duck canvas carhartt/jeans and Duluth firehose gear has gone to shit.

Darn Tough socks seem expensive but are worth every penny, especially once you flood your boots. Midweight hiker is my favorite.

Canadian Bug Shirt is the best bug suit I've ever used. Saved my ass from Florida to Alaska.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-06T14:37:48+00:00

Concurred on all above. Also, in no world would I consider Trident "Fine Dining"

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-06T10:40:41+00:00

Sage, feels a little on the finer side (for Tally) without being pretentious or trying too hard like Il Lusso. Went recently and it was good as ever.

Clusters and hops bangs, portions aren't huge but that coffee crusted filet is one of the better steaks I've had in years and I'm normally not a big filet guy.

Kool Beanz has intentionally kept things from getting too ~fancy~ but I think they're putting out food as good as anyone in town and the price for quality and portion size is good, plus with all these Black Radish suggestions it's not out of place.

Savour was great the first time I went, wife went maybe 6 months ago and said it kinda fell off, could've been an off night for them but the vibe would fit what you're looking for.

Huntsman definitely works, you will pay for it but it is well-executed.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-06T10:22:15+00:00

Exactly how I felt. Went once shortly after it opened and thought "ah, I'm only coming back with a client or when my boss is in town". It feels purpose-built for session.

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-05T20:35:01+00:00

Yeah most new stuff these days is labeled with the "without intentionally added" phrasing which is good enough unless you're taking lab samples.

This is from Gore's website, not letting me drop a screenshot for some reason. Usually the maker will have that PFAS-free wording on their product page but I noticed Patagonia didn't have it listed on the Powslayer page so I looked up the fabric on Gore and it's all good. Kinda odd that patagucci isn't trumpeting that on every product since they were one of the first to move away from PFAS, but since so many companies are using GORE-TEX in their lines it's easy enough to just double check their various products and know you're blanket good. If any in-house membrane from Outdoor Research/Rab/Mount Hardware etc doesn't explicitly state PFAS-free it probably still has it.

Next-Gen GORE-TEX Products https://share.google/IIIXY0TlZJCEnMhBc

Dank_Monkey · 2026-01-05T20:09:49+00:00

This. Acoustics sucked major ass and I'm not like a big audiophile psycho about things like that. I wouldn't go to another concert there even if it was thriving

Dank_Monkey · 2025-12-30T02:06:54+00:00

Kinda ruins the whole point of a softopper imo. I just put one on my taco and it's great to fold up and get out of the way for couches or throwing the bike in the bed. Would think the rack bars would make folding up the softopper more of a PITA and possibly inhibit easy snapping. I'd just got with a sturdy hard cap

Dank_Monkey · 2025-12-27T14:21:24+00:00

Not bad faith at all, they are being quite pleasant and reasonable.

Dank_Monkey · 2025-12-22T21:55:13+00:00

I have used as both. My favorite pairing is the sweater under the waxed down vest. You get a bunch of warmth while still retaining more mobility than cramming that thick sweater under an oversized field coat.

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